Xcel Energy · 15 hours ago
Senior Auditor, Audit Consultant, or Senior Audit Consultant
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, providing a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. The Senior Auditor role involves planning, directing, and performing internal audit projects, assessing organizational risk, and providing consultation services to management regarding compliance and internal controls.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Perform financial, operational, contract, special investigation and compliance audits for the purpose of evaluating internal control systems and the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Coordinate, perform testing and review key financial reporting controls relied upon for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Perform follow-up testing as necessary
Participate in pertinent risk assessment processes led by the Audit Management Team. Ensure that audit plans cover higher risk areas. For all audit projects for the assigned business area(s), develop/approve the project risk assessment, audit objectives, scope and audit program
Provide consultative services to business areas upon request. Develop and maintain relationships with audit clients in multiple business areas. Develop understanding of business area risks, processes, and controls. Serve as the primary day-to-day audit contact person with audit client management. Serve as a consultative resource for others in the areas of: operations and regulatory concepts; internal control concepts; auditing concepts and principles
Advise staff members and audit contractors on significant issues pertaining to the areas being audited. Provide such staff with expertise and guidance to ensure that audit objectives and scope are satisfied. This includes assisting staff members and audit contractors in the development and negotiation of audit recommendations and responses, evaluating their audit performance, and providing guidance regarding department and company policies and procedures
Lead the effort to successfully complete department goals and participate (in a leadership role where possible) on special projects underway by the department and/or the Company. Lead the identification of departmental process improvements and industry best practices that could provide additional benefits to the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or related field or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) required
Be willing to obtain a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or relevant professional credential within two years of hire
Minimum of three years of relevant business experience - preferably in accounting or auditing
Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus)
Understanding of auditing concepts and principles, and how to apply them
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or other business-related field required
Must possess CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or relevant professional credential
Minimum six years of business/industry experience
Demonstrated experience, skills, and knowledge of assigned business areas
Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus)
Understand internal control concepts and their practical application
Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios
Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
Bachelors degree in Information/Data Science, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or other business-related field required
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or relevant professional credential
Minimum eight years of business/industry experience
Demonstrated advanced experience, skills and knowledge in specialized or technical areas
Understand internal control concepts and their practical application
Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios
Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
Preferred
Past experience with Workiva
Power and utility industry experience
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Xcel Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (6)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
2026-02-05
Business Wire
2026-02-05
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